Weekly Market Summary Published by: Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
Chris Chinn, Director Davin Althoff, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor agmarketnews.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
Michael L. Parson, Governor Volume XXXVIII, Number 35 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday August 31, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 21,290 Week ago: 26,117 Year ago: 21,806 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 356 lbs. 457 lbs. 550 lbs. 639 lbs. 742 lbs. 850 lbs. 911 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
192.19 177.60 168.66 160.50 154.43 147.52 143.36
362 lbs. 457 lbs. 545 lbs. 654 lbs. 728 lbs. 866 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
160.82 246 lbs. 154.92 453 lbs. 150.29 567 lbs. 147.05 141.39 131.24
79.00 71.00 73.93
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 4820 Week Ago: 5229 Year ago: 4328 Compared to last week, early week feeders steady to 5.00 lower, late week calves steady to 3.00 higher, yearlings not well tested late week. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady to 5.00 lower. 547 lbs. HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
185.00-199.00 165.00-184.00 147.00-175.00 152.50-163.00 150.00-156.00 142.50-146.25
Holsteins: Large 3 Pkg 454 lbs.
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 715 lbs.
160.00-167.00 142.50-156.00 140.00-151.00 140.00-148.00 140.00
643 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 53.00-58.00, high dressing 72.50 57.50-70.00, low dressing 48.0053.50. Lean (85-90%) 46.5055.00 738 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1085-2160 lbs 77.50-85.00, high dressing 85.5094.00, low dressing 71.00-77.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 1005-1665 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 975.00-1275.00, 1st stage 850.00 -1035.00; short solid to broken 832 lbs.lbs 2nd to 3rd COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium mouth 1058-1435 and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 950-1430 stage 800.00-950.00 per head lbs with 100-300 lb calves 1150.00-1250.00; pkg 6 pairs broken mouth 1160 lbs with 300 lb calves 1075.00 per pair 931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Choice 2-3 1250-1425 lbs 105.00-105.50 Heifers: Choice 3-4 1250-1500 lbs 102.50-105.50 East Central Missouri: Select and Choice 1-3 1000-1500 lbs 103.00106.50. Select 1-2 1100-1250 lbs 96.25-98.50
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 7291 Week ago: 6952 Year ago: 5880 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1045 Week ago: 1684 Year ago: 981 Compared last week, feeders traded steady to 5.00 lower, spots 8.00 lower late week. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 to 3.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
192.00-200.00 171.00-190.00 153.00-176.00 152.00-168.00 147.50-157.00 143.75-151.25
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 Pkg 372 lbs. Pkg 531 lbs. Pkg 583 lbs. Pkg 720 lbs. Pkg 946 lbs. Pkg 1080 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
158.00-169.50 147.00-164.00 144.00-160.00 134.00-150.00 128.00-148.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 52.0060.00, high dressing 57.00-66.00. 80.00 Lean (85-90%) 43.00-52.00 84.00 70.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 65.00 Grade 1-2 1225-2260 lbs 75.0060.00 85.50; high dressing 84.00-92.00; 60.00 low dressing 64.00-76.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 pkg 5-7 yrs 1195 lbs 3rd stage 1425.00. Medium and Large 12 2 yrs to short solid 920-1380 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 885.00-1200.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 910-1225 lbs with 160-235 lb calves 1100.00 -1200.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 4128 Week ago: 5084 Year ago: 2523 Compared to last week, feeders traded unevenly steady. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 4.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
187.00-195.00 168.00-203.50 164.50-183.50 152.00-173.25 142.00-169.75 149.60-155.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 850-900 lbs.
152.00-166.50 145.00-171.00 142.00-160.25 132.00-160.25 135.75-147.00 132.00-138.50
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2200 lbs 70.0085.50; high dressing 87.00-88.50; low dressing 65.00-74.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-62.50. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-56.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 11551440 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 950.001250.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 11001300 lbs with 250-400 lb calves 1375.00-1560.00 per pair
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon) ( Receipts: 2752 Week ago: 3122 Year ago: 4588 Compared to last week, feeder calves steady, yearlings sold with a lower undertone on a light test. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 Few 300-400 lbs 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
185.00-195.00 180.00-193.50 170.00-186.00 165.00-176.75 151.00-163.50 143.50-153.10
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Few 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. Few 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
152.00-165.00 155.00-165.00 148.00-155.00 145.00-153.50
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Choice 2-4 10501450 lbs 106.50-109.50. Select 12 1000-1400 lbs 100.00-105.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 55.0061.00; high dressing 61.50-65.00. Lean (85-90%) 54.00-59.00
BRED HEIFERS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 80.0087.00; high dressing 91.00-97.00; low dressing 70.00-78.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 829 Week ago: 1046 Year ago: 833 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 44 Week Ago: 25 Year ago: 21 Compared to two weeks ago, feeders traded steady. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. (Slaughter steers and heifers week ending 8/24/18.) FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 906 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2
177.00-183.50 400-500 lbs. 171.50-172.00 500-600 lbs. 159.75-165.00 600-700 lbs. 135.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 1200-1450 lbs 108.00 -109.50. Select 2-3 1150-1300 lbs 102.50-107.00
155.00-155.50 152.25-159.75 150.25-154.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 53.5062.00. Lean (85-90%) 48.0056.50
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 2060 Week ago: 1622 Year ago: 1672 Compared to last week, feeders traded steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
170.00-188.00 152.50-179.50 150.00-175.00 145.00-168.50 140.00-152.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
149.00-167.00 130.00-163.50 128.00-156.50 128.00-148.00 127.50-130.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 1052-1360 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 900.00-1350.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 43.00 -54.00. high dressing 51.0060.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 30.00-43.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid 1050-1475 lbs with 200-480 lb calves 1000.00-1325.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1110-2320 lbs 68.00-80.50, high dressing 82.00 -88.50
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 1275 Week ago: 2770 Year ago: 1604 Compared to last week, feeders under 550 lbs steady to 6.00 higher, few over 550 lbs steady. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-650 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
187.00-207.00 169.00-191.25 160.00-181.75 164.00-167.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 727 lbs.
159.00-164.00 152.00-166.00 143.00-157.00 134.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 4 yrs to short solid 1150-1450 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 825.00-1050.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 49.00-57.00, high dressing 59.00 -63.50, Lean (85-90%) 44.0052.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2300 lbs 76.0082.00; high dressing 83.00
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 230 Week Ago: 1560 Year ago: 110 Compared to two weeks ago, feeders steady to 3.00 higher, except some 600-700 lbs steers 1.50 higher. (feeders week ending 8/24/18). Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 to 4.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 749 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
192.00-212.00 171.00-200.00 163.50-182.50 155.00-167.50 150.00 146.50-152.50
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850
160.00-172.00 150.50-171.00 144.00-154.00 143.50-153.25 137.50-140.00 135.00-137.00
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1150-1250 lbs 108.25 Grade 1-2 1340-1855 lbs 78.50-109.00 88.50; low dressing 68.00-79.60
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1120-2430 lbs 80.00-85.00; high dressing 89.00 -91.00; low dressing 68.00-75.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-61.00; high dressing 59.0062.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-52.00
BRED HEIFERS: Scarce
BRED COWS: Medium and Large 1 2-8 yrs 1150-1375 lbs 1st to 2nd stage 700.00-950.00; pkg 3rd stage 1650.00 per head
COW CALF PAIRS: 5 yrs to broken mouth 1125-1300 lbs with baby to 300 lb calves 860.00-1135.00 per pair`
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 240 Week ago: 440 Year ago: 160 Trading from late last Friday remains light to inactive with most producers were passing lower bids. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported No sales reported GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): (over 80 percent Choice) 1 load late last Fri 174.00; 5 loads Wed 170.00-172.00 NATIONAL DIRECT DELIVERED FEEDER PIG REORT Supply includes 40% formulated prices. Early weaned pigs 10-12 lbs basis: Formula 24.45-44.00, weighted average 35.25. Cash 14.00-28.00, weighted average 22.75 Feeder Pigs 40 lbs basis: Cash 16.50-31.00, weighted average 22.21 BY-PRODUCT FEED PRICES Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 235.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Southern MO 168.00-176.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Carrollton 150.00; Soy Hulls Kansas City, MO 120.00. Prices per ton. WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 296.20
300.00
265.00
152.50
St. Louis
287.50
262.50
135.00
331.00
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 08/28/2018 Receipts: 797 Last Month Special: 531 Year Ago: 585 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1000.00-1350.00. Approved 750.00-950.00. Medium 675.00- 725.00, Crossbreds 575.00 680.00. Common 250.00-450.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 950.00-1175.00, few crossbreds 885.00-900.00. Approved 725.00900.00, crossbreds 800.00-835.00. Medium 510.00-700.00. Common few 150.00-290.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 165-285 lbs 220.00-250.00, Jerseys 160.00- 350.00, crossbreds 140.00- 320.00; 319-400 lbs 280.00350.00; 420-498 lbs 400.00-450.00, crossbreds 360.00-410.00; 503-595 lbs 430.00-500.00, crossbreds 455.00-590.00; 612-696 lbs 570.00-580.00. Medium: 305-360 lbs 210.00-250.00, 448-460 lbs 240.00-300.00; 612-690 lbs 450.00-500.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1325.00. Approved 725.00- 850.00, crossbreds 775.00850.00. Medium 625.00-725.00. Common 385.00-550.00. Springer Cows: Supreme 825.00- 950.00. Approved 725.00-775.00, Jerseys 650.00700.00. Medium 600.00-660.00. Bred Cows: Medium 510.00-675.00, crossbreds 525.00-650.00. Common 500.00-525.00. Baby Calves Holstein heifers 100.00-130.00. Holstein bulls 70.00-80.00. Jersey bulls 10.0065.00. Crossbred heifers 75.00-80.00. Crossbred bulls 75.00-105.00. Beef cross heifers120.00-220.00. Beef cross bulls 70.00-135.00 Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep and Goat Auction Report for 08/28/2018 Receipts: 1143 Last Month: 1319 Last Year: 877 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: hair lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 30-50 lbs 170.00-183.00, Pkg 36 lbs 227.50. Medium and Large 2-3 38-59 lbs 150.00-167.50. Small 2-3 Couple Pkgs 120.00-130.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 Few 75-98 lbs 130.00-139.00. Choice 1-2 couple Pkgs 105-120 lbs 125.00-126.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-4 60-74 lbs 150.00-161.00. Choice 2-3 60-90 lbs 130.00149.00. Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 48-120 lbs 97.50 -117.50, Pkg 123 lbs 82.50. Hair Sheep Families: Medium and Large 1-2 Pkg 120 lbs 140.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-3 81-133 lbs 60.00-66.00. Utility and Good 1-2 Few 102-138 lbs 40.00. Replacement Hair Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 75-120 lbs 107.50-142.50, Pkg 115 lbs 217.50. Slaughter Rams: 105-230 lbs 40.00-51.50. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 31-44 lbs 200.00-225.00, Few 30-50 lbs 240.00-260.00. Selection 2 38-50 lbs 172.50-192.50. Selection 3 29-57 lbs 120.00-157.50, Few 95.00-102.50. Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 42-66 lbs 200.00-235.00. Selection 2 53-93 lbs 170.00-197.50. Selection 3 50-103 lbs 145.00-168.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 Few 80-110 lbs 145.00-175.00, Pkg 65 lbs 240.00. Selection 2 75-138 lbs 117.50-127.50. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 55-118 lbs 125.00-137.50. Selection 3 65-130 lbs 85.00-117.50. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 Few 130-145 lbs 152.50-160.00. Ind 110 lbs 300.00 per head. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 Few 80-155 lbs 146.00161.00 Selection 3 Couple 68-100 lbs 107.50-120.00.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .09 to .12 lower, Wheat .04 to .09 higher, Corn .02 to .03 higher, KC Wheat .01 to .07 higher, Soybean Meal 7.30 to 9.90 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Sep Nov Jan Mar May
834 3/4 848 1/4 861 3/4 875 886 1/2
820 1/2 8331 /4 846 1/2 860 872
823 1/4 836 849 1/4 862 3/4 874 3/4
819 1/2 831 1/2 845 858 1/4 870 1/2
833 843 1/2 856 3/4 869 1/2 881 1/2
Wheat Sep Dec Mar May Jul
499 1/4 522 1/2 546 1/4 558 3/4 554 1/2
498 1/4 523 1/4 545 3/4 558 1/2 554 1/4
515 3/4 541 3/4 562 1/2 574 3/4 567 3/4
508 535 555 1/2 567 3/4 561 3/4
518 1/2 545 1/2 565 1/2 577 3/4 570 1/4
Corn Sep Dec Mar May Jul
346 3/4 361 1/2 374 381 1/2 387 1/4
341 356 1/4 369 376 1/2 382 1/4
341 1/4 356 1/2 369 1/2 377 1/4 383
341 356 1/2 369 1/4 377 383
351 365 377 1/4 384 3/4 390 1/2
KC Wheat Sep Dec Mar May Jul
501 3/4 530 554 567 1/2 567 1/4
499 1/4 527 3/4 550 3/4 563 3/4 564
519 3/4 549 1/4 571 3/4 583 3/4 580 1/2
512 1/4 541 563 574 571 1/2
523 553 1/4 575 585 3/4 581 1/4
SB Meal Sep Oct Dec Jan Mar
306.30 308.10 310.60 310.80 311.40
300.70 302.30 304.70 305.20 306.40
302.10 303.00 305.20 350.40 306.40
301.40 301.80 303.50 303.80 304.40
303.70 304.60 307.20 307.70 308.30
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle .55 to 2.27 higher; Lean Hogs Oct and May .2 to 1.35 lower, others .55 to 2.18 higher; Feeder Cattle nearby .25 to 2.28 higher, Nov and Jan .30 to 1.17 lower. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr
108.20 190.30 113.65 117.05 118.00
107.80 108.45 112.60 116.27 117.42
109.17 108.70 112.70 116.55 117.55
109.80 109.07 113.30 117.32 118.27
106.80 108.77 112.97 116.87 117.90
Oct Dec Feb Apr May
54.77 54.22 64.30 69.57 75.30
52.00 53.35 63.07 68.72 74.37
51.55 53.72 63.12 68.62 74.07
49.12 52.62 62.57 68.05 73.70
50.42 53.40 62.87 68.47 74.17
Fdr Cat Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan
150.22 150.67 150.07 150.57 148.05
149.35 149.52 149.42 149.70 147.15
149.32 149.17 149.40 149.42 146.45
149.47 150.17 150.37 150.15 147.25
149.45 149.12 149.00 145.80 145.15
Milk Aug Sep Oct
15.03 16.31 16.45
15.02 16.41 16.64
—— 16.45 16.58
—— 16.38 16.59
—— 16.51 16.71
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOP DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 8/31/18 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase Base Price Range 33.00-38.00, weighted average 36.74 SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 14.00-33.50 Over 500 lbs. 20.34-36.00
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August 31, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Report 08/27/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .12 to .20 lower, Wheat .08 lower to .05 higher, Corn .06 lower to .03 higher, Sorghum .06 lower to .05 higher.
Area
#1 Soybeans
Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.95-8.15 7.88-8.03 7.73-7.88 7.76-7.91 7.71-7.86 7.83-7.98
5.04-5.29 4.89-5.14 4.88-5.13 5.06-5.30 4.98-5.23 5.09-5.33
3.37-3.38 3.33-3.36 3.27-3.31 3.27-3.31 3.27-3.31 3.37-3.41
5.50 5.48 5.37 5.37 5.37 5.44
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.09-8.19 8.09-8.12 7.87-7.88 7.91 7.86-7.88 7.95-7.99
5.00-5.14 4.84-4.99 4.83-4.98 5.00-5.05 4.93-4.98 5.03-5.08
3.52-3.54 3.49-3.52 3.39-3.42 3.39-3.40 3.39 3.48-3.49
6.30 6.26 6.17 6.17 6.17 6.35
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.85 7.78 7.63 7.66 7.61-7.62 7.73-7.74
4.95-4.96 4.80 4.79 4.96-4.97 4.89 4.99-5.00
3.23-3.24 3.21-3.22 3.16 3.16 3.16 3.26
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.90-8.10 7.73-8.00 7.65-7.88 7.65-7.91 7.63-7.93 7.78-8.13
—— 4.85 4.82 5.00 4.92 5.05
3.43-3.46 3.32-3.39 3.23-3.36 3.26-3.34 3.27-3.32 3.40-3.42
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Temperatures last week averaged 73.5 degrees, 2.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.72 inches statewide, 1.01 inches above normal. There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending August 26, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 29 percent very short, 33 percent short, 37 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 42 percent very short, 32 percent short, and 26 percent adequate. Corn dented reached 88 percent, 9 percentage points ahead of last week. Corn matured reached 30 percent, 19 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Corn condition was rated 22 percent very poor, 23 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 23 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Soybeans blooming progressed to 96 percent. Soybeans setting pods progressed to 85 percent, 10 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans coloring reached 7 percent, 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean condition was rated 14 percent very poor, 22 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 30 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. Cotton bolls opening reached 46 percent, 6 percentage points ahead of last week. Cotton condition was rated 10 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 13 percent excellent. Rice condition was rated 11 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 22 percent excellent. Sorghum headed progressed to 90 percent. Sorghum turning color progressed to 58 percent, while sorghum matured reached 7 percent this week. Sorghum condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 23 percent poor, 37 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 4 percent excellent.